Month: September 2016

The WSDOT ferry Sealth passed through the Ballard Locks again this morning on the way back from a Lake Union drydock after nine weeks of maintenance.

As many readers will remember, ferry Sealth passed through Ballard Locks in July on its way to a Lake Union Drydock Company that carried out routine maintenance, structural preservation, steel replacement, piping replacement, and security upgrades.

SDOT is advising drivers that Greenwood Ave N between N 112th and N 125th streets will be repaved this coming Tuesday and Wednesday nights, September 27 and 28.

The work is a continuation of the repaving project that began in early August which repaves Greenwood Ave N between N 112th and N 136th streets. Motorists are advised to be aware of the rough road surface in the area and to travel safely.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Paving work hours for Tuesday and Wednesday will be 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following morning.

One travel lane in each direction will be maintained on this section of Greenwood Ave N throughout the paving process.

Tuesday night, September 27, the southbound lanes between N 112th and N 125th streets will be paved.

Wednesday night, September 28, the northbound lanes between N 112th and N 125th streets will be paved.

Motorists will NOT be able to enter or exit driveways for several hours, until the newly laid asphalt has had time to cool. For motorists who are impacted, please consider parking on side streets if you need to come and go during the affected time period.

In some locations, on-street parking adjacent to the paving will be prohibited until the repaved lanes have reopened. (A-frame signs will be placed in these locations in advance of paving to inform impacted motorists.)

On Tuesday night, it is estimated that the southbound driveways between N 120th and N 125th streets will be closed from 7 p.m. until midnight, while the southbound driveways between N 112th and N 120th streets will be closed from midnight until 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. These hours are estimates that could change depending on how the paving process progresses.

On Wednesday night, it is estimated that the northbound driveways between N 120th and N 125th streets will be closed from 7 p.m. until midnight, while the northbound driveways between N 112th and N 120th streets will be closed from midnight until 6 a.m. on Thursday. These hours are estimates that could change depending on how the paving process progresses.

The work is expected to create noise, dust, vibration, light, and asphalt odor.

The team at Ballard Preschool Cooperative (a program of Phinney Neighborhood Association at 7503 18th Ave NW) emailed in to report that there are still openings in their 3-5s class for the 2016-17 school year.

According to a report by Q-13 FOX, a carjacking suspect forced an elderly woman out of her vehicle at gunpoint in the 7-Eleven parking lot at 999 NW Leary Way earlier this week.

SPD Detectives are on the lookout for the suspect and are appealing for information from the public.

According to the report, the suspect was armed with a black handgun that he used to stick right into the side of a woman in a 7-Eleven parking lot when she opened her door to pour out a cup of water. He ordered her out of the vehicle forcing her to leave her purse behind.

Detectives believe that the suspect is the same man featured in a surveillance video captured at Ballard Fred Meyer shortly after the robbery took place. According to the report the suspect was wearing a powder blue hoodie with white trim, black nylon pants and black converse shoes with white soles.

According to the report, the surveillance camera outside the Fred Meyer picked him up after he dumped the car walking along the sidewalk to go the store where detectives say he tried to use the victim’s credit cards.

If you have any information about the crime please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Ballard History Walk from 10 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. meet at Bergen Place Park (5420 22nd Ave NW). Learn about Politics, Parties & Philanthropists of early Ballard City on the year’s last Ballard History Walk! Join an interactive fun Ballard history walk with a knowledgeable guide! Cost is $15 per person. Call or text (206) 504-0916 to reserve your spot.

28th annual Fishermen’s Fall Festival from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Fishermen’s Terminal (3919 18th Ave W). The day is jam packed with activities including the famous wild salmon BBQ, the salmon fillet challenge, live music and plenty of activities for kids of all ages.

Jim Page and Friends Music Jam and Sing Along Arts in the Park event at Ballard Commons (5701 22nd Ave NW) from noon – 2 p.m. Bring your voice, talent and instruments. Free event. All skill levels and all are welcome.

Homemade pie: Visitors are invited to donate homemade pies. Fresh warm cider and slices of pie will be available at Tillie’s Café for a nominal cost, with proceeds to support ongoing maintenance of the orchard.

Orchard tours: Expert volunteers who have painstakingly restored the orchard will lead tours, pointing out the heirloom varieties that are going strong as well as younger trees and grape vines.

Apple tasting: Visitors will have the chance to taste heirloom apple varieties from the orchard and other sources.

Owner Spencer Carson operates the business and is excited to be part of the neighborhood.

“I am dedicated to getting people excited and into new (used) outdoor gear and audio equipment. I love giving people bargains and/or trading to get someone out the door with a new (to them) turntable for the first time, or a backpack for their first camping trip,” says Carson.

Turntables and Trails also carries some toys, legos, and games for the kids.

The new store is open Tuesday – Thursday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and from Friday – Saturday from 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

A Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots. The construction of residential units are under Project #6530341. This subdivision of property is only for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the unit lots. Development standards will be applied to the original parcel and not to each of the new unit lots.

A Land Use Application has been approved to subdivide one development site into three unit lots. The construction of residential units is under Project #6480208. This subdivision of property is only for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the unit lots. Development standards will be applied to the original parcel and not to each of the new unit lots.

A Land Use Application has been approved to allow a 4-unit rowhouse structure in an environmentally critical area. Parking for four vehicles to be provided in attached garages and on grade. Existing structure to be demolished. Environmental review includes future unit lot subdivision.

Appeals of the above decision must be received by the Hearing Examiner no later than 10/6/2016.

The 28th annual Fishermen’s Fall Festival returns this year to once again celebrate the return of the North Pacific fishing fleet to the terminal. The event will be held this Saturday, September 24, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Fishermen’s Terminal (3919 18th Ave W).

The event is one hundred percent volunteer run and works to increase the public’s knowledge of the importance of the fishing industry as well as Fishermen’s Terminal to Seattle while raising money for the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial Foundation.

This year’s festival is jam-packed with the popular wild salmon BBQ, salmon fillet challenge, live music and plenty of activities for kids of all ages.